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Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Friday, April 30, 2004
Ben's milestones (April 2004)
You spent the whole weekend away from mommy and daddy. You stayed w/Uncle Bubba April 2-4, 2004
While Mommy and daddy were at a Family Life conference
You opened the refrigerator for the first time and mommy put a lock on the door. April 7, 2004
You said Conner for the first time April 9, 2004
You have found your very 1st binkie. Me, you and your dad were at Fry’s and you and mommy April 24, 2004
were looking at the stuffed animals naming what they all were. You picked up a small
calico kitty and wouldn’t let go of it. I’m actually writing this May 4) – and you still
have not put the kitty kitty down. You sleep with it, eat with it, play outside with it,
ride in the car with it. You genuinely love your kitty kitty. It’s so sweet to see you hug
it and ask for it when you need comfort.
While Mommy and daddy were at a Family Life conference
You opened the refrigerator for the first time and mommy put a lock on the door. April 7, 2004
You said Conner for the first time April 9, 2004
You have found your very 1st binkie. Me, you and your dad were at Fry’s and you and mommy April 24, 2004
were looking at the stuffed animals naming what they all were. You picked up a small
calico kitty and wouldn’t let go of it. I’m actually writing this May 4) – and you still
have not put the kitty kitty down. You sleep with it, eat with it, play outside with it,
ride in the car with it. You genuinely love your kitty kitty. It’s so sweet to see you hug
it and ask for it when you need comfort.
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Ben's milestones (March 2004)
You drove daddy’s truck (sitting in mommy’s lap) around our neighborhood March 6, 2004
You found out your getting a baby brother today. You were at the sonogram with mommy & March 9, 2004
daddy. You kept pointing to the sonogram screen saying “baby”. We’re not sure if
you understand or not – but we’re working with you. We can’t wait for you to meet
your baby brother. We know you’ll love him SO much.
Today is March 9, 2004, you are almost 21 months old. Mommy hasn’t written in here in awhile. You are doing so much and getting so big. You sign and talk so much. Everyday you do something new that amazes us.
Words you know by sign are: milk, hot, cold, gentle, play (which you made up yourself), tired,
bath, diaper change, drink, no, all done, hear, head, hurt, thank you, I love you, more, eat,
water, hat, screwdriver (which you made up yourself), book,
Words you can say are: momma, dada, Bubba, kitty kitty, back, milk, eat, teeth, no, yes, dog, bird, make the moo sound for a cow, tree, car, blue, more, jacket, shoes, socks, outside, bath, home,
At almost 21 months you love to: torture the cat (which you get in trouble for quite often), play with your tools – especially your screwdriver, play with your Noah’s ark, ride on daddy’s back, rough-house with daddy
You found out your getting a baby brother today. You were at the sonogram with mommy & March 9, 2004
daddy. You kept pointing to the sonogram screen saying “baby”. We’re not sure if
you understand or not – but we’re working with you. We can’t wait for you to meet
your baby brother. We know you’ll love him SO much.
Today is March 9, 2004, you are almost 21 months old. Mommy hasn’t written in here in awhile. You are doing so much and getting so big. You sign and talk so much. Everyday you do something new that amazes us.
Words you know by sign are: milk, hot, cold, gentle, play (which you made up yourself), tired,
bath, diaper change, drink, no, all done, hear, head, hurt, thank you, I love you, more, eat,
water, hat, screwdriver (which you made up yourself), book,
Words you can say are: momma, dada, Bubba, kitty kitty, back, milk, eat, teeth, no, yes, dog, bird, make the moo sound for a cow, tree, car, blue, more, jacket, shoes, socks, outside, bath, home,
At almost 21 months you love to: torture the cat (which you get in trouble for quite often), play with your tools – especially your screwdriver, play with your Noah’s ark, ride on daddy’s back, rough-house with daddy
Saturday, January 31, 2004
Ben's milestones (January 2004)
You started Mother’s Day Out at Pure Heart Fellowship in Rowlett, Texas January 6, 2004
At 19 months the words you’ve added are: juice, blue, ball
You learned how to associate the color blue and say it. You said it for the first time at MDO January 27, 2004
At 19 months the words you’ve added are: juice, blue, ball
You learned how to associate the color blue and say it. You said it for the first time at MDO January 27, 2004
Sunday, November 30, 2003
Ben's milestones (November 2003)
Your officially out of your baby duck tub and into the regular bath tub. November 10, 2003
This morning you were eating your breakfast (our normal routine: you get up, we change your November 18, 2003
Diaper, get you milk, make you waffles, and move your couch over to the coffee table,
Turn on Disney and you eat your breakfast while watching cartoons). When you were
Done, you took your plate into the kitchen, opened the dishwasher and put your plate
In the dishwasher. Mommy came in – b/c I heard it, I told you thank you for helping,
But you shouldn’t be in the dishwasher – I shut it and you clapped. You were very proud.
Your such a big boy. So observant and so very smart.
I don’t remember the exact day of this – but at this point, you are crawling onto chairs and the November 25, 2003
table all by yourself. You’re a dare devil – and don’t know any fear.
At 18 months the words you know are: momma, dada, Bubba, kitty, boat,
At 18 months the words you sign are: milk, hot, gentle, play (which you made up yourself), tired,
bath, diaper change, drink, no, all done, hear, head, hurt, thank you, I love you, more, eat,
water,
This morning you were eating your breakfast (our normal routine: you get up, we change your November 18, 2003
Diaper, get you milk, make you waffles, and move your couch over to the coffee table,
Turn on Disney and you eat your breakfast while watching cartoons). When you were
Done, you took your plate into the kitchen, opened the dishwasher and put your plate
In the dishwasher. Mommy came in – b/c I heard it, I told you thank you for helping,
But you shouldn’t be in the dishwasher – I shut it and you clapped. You were very proud.
Your such a big boy. So observant and so very smart.
I don’t remember the exact day of this – but at this point, you are crawling onto chairs and the November 25, 2003
table all by yourself. You’re a dare devil – and don’t know any fear.
At 18 months the words you know are: momma, dada, Bubba, kitty, boat,
At 18 months the words you sign are: milk, hot, gentle, play (which you made up yourself), tired,
bath, diaper change, drink, no, all done, hear, head, hurt, thank you, I love you, more, eat,
water,
Friday, October 31, 2003
Ben's milestones (October 2003)
Mommy, Daddy and you went to the State Fair w/Jennifer, Dennis & Conner Craig and it was October 2, 2003
your first time to have a “State Fair” corn dog. You liked it, regardless of mommy’s
feelings for pork, hot dogs or the fact that I told Daddy (he gave it to you) you weren’t
supposed to have pork until after 2 years old.
We were at the Fair at the Children’s Barnyard, you were in your stroller and Mommy asked October 2, 2003
you if you wanted to go play, and you responded with “play.” That’s your third word.
Yea for you!
We were still at the Fair but about to leave. You, Daddy and me were sitting on a bench October 2, 2003
finishing up a Crystalite slurpee and I said “are you ready to go?” and you responded
with “go.” Your fourth word so far! Wow…. you’re talking so much.
Daddy was sitting at the kitchen table feeding you. He was pointing at the tiles in the table and October 3, 2003
pointing out the colors of the table to you. He told you the table was green and he said
you attempted to say it. He told you the table was gray and he said you attempted to say
it. He was sure you tried to say it – but not certain – but it’s definitely a start.
You produced the sign for “thank you” many times today and in the right sequence. We are October 3, 2003
so proud of you that your learning your sign language so fast.
Uncle Bubba was over for dinner. Dinner was cooking, Daddy was watching TV and Uncle October 3, 2003
Bubba and I were standing in the kitchen. You came into the kitchen w/your bowl
(that had Cheerios in it) and handed it to me. I said “would you like some more?” As
clear as day you said “Please.” Uncle Bubba heard you too. It was so clear and apparent
what you had said. That’s your fifth real word. Yea for Ben! Your talking so much – I
can’t believe how fast and how much you learn words already.
You were in your crib – taking a nap and you screamed out to us. Mommy went in and you had October 4, 2003
pulled your diaper off. Apparently you had pooped and decided you didn’t want it
against you anymore. There was poop all over your crib, plus you peed in your crib and
on the wall. A laughing moment now – but at the time, it wasn’t a fun clean up. These
are your signs that your ready to be potty trained.
As of today the words in sign you have produced are: eat, milk, more, hot, cold, gentle, I love October 4, 2003
you, thank you, drink, no, sleep, all done, head, hear, hurt.
The words you know, but haven’t produced are: diaper change, stop, water, up, down.
your first time to have a “State Fair” corn dog. You liked it, regardless of mommy’s
feelings for pork, hot dogs or the fact that I told Daddy (he gave it to you) you weren’t
supposed to have pork until after 2 years old.
We were at the Fair at the Children’s Barnyard, you were in your stroller and Mommy asked October 2, 2003
you if you wanted to go play, and you responded with “play.” That’s your third word.
Yea for you!
We were still at the Fair but about to leave. You, Daddy and me were sitting on a bench October 2, 2003
finishing up a Crystalite slurpee and I said “are you ready to go?” and you responded
with “go.” Your fourth word so far! Wow…. you’re talking so much.
Daddy was sitting at the kitchen table feeding you. He was pointing at the tiles in the table and October 3, 2003
pointing out the colors of the table to you. He told you the table was green and he said
you attempted to say it. He told you the table was gray and he said you attempted to say
it. He was sure you tried to say it – but not certain – but it’s definitely a start.
You produced the sign for “thank you” many times today and in the right sequence. We are October 3, 2003
so proud of you that your learning your sign language so fast.
Uncle Bubba was over for dinner. Dinner was cooking, Daddy was watching TV and Uncle October 3, 2003
Bubba and I were standing in the kitchen. You came into the kitchen w/your bowl
(that had Cheerios in it) and handed it to me. I said “would you like some more?” As
clear as day you said “Please.” Uncle Bubba heard you too. It was so clear and apparent
what you had said. That’s your fifth real word. Yea for Ben! Your talking so much – I
can’t believe how fast and how much you learn words already.
You were in your crib – taking a nap and you screamed out to us. Mommy went in and you had October 4, 2003
pulled your diaper off. Apparently you had pooped and decided you didn’t want it
against you anymore. There was poop all over your crib, plus you peed in your crib and
on the wall. A laughing moment now – but at the time, it wasn’t a fun clean up. These
are your signs that your ready to be potty trained.
As of today the words in sign you have produced are: eat, milk, more, hot, cold, gentle, I love October 4, 2003
you, thank you, drink, no, sleep, all done, head, hear, hurt.
The words you know, but haven’t produced are: diaper change, stop, water, up, down.
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Ben's milestones (September 2003)
Mommy and Ben’s first road trip. We went to Austin to see Aunt Michi. Mommy had a September 15-16, 2003
hair emergency. We had a great time. You did well on the car ride down. A little
fussy on the way back. We were both ready to be home.
You produced the sign for hurt while we were in Austin. You had a boo-boo on your knee September 16, 2003
and pointed to it and did the sign.
You were dancing to your Mozart video and started spinning around. Very cute! Daddy and I September 20, 2003
had never seen you do that before. Oma, Aunt Claudia and Uncle Ray were here visiting.
You were in the living room watching TV, mommy went to the kitchen to get you some juice, September 25, 2003
came back and you were naked. You had taken your diaper off and was sitting in
front of the TV naked.
You love the picture of you and Daddy in the hospital when you were born. I gave the picture September 25, 2003
to you yesterday to look at it, told you who Daddy and the baby was. I said “that’s
Benjamin, that’s you.” And you pointed at the baby in the picture and then pointed back
at yourself. You kept doing it all day (you hung onto the picture).
You said your first real word. Mommy and you were sitting on your lil’ couch looking at a September 25, 2003
picture of you and Daddy when you were born and the cat walked by and you said “cat.”
then you said “kitty cat” and then “kitty kitty.” It was so awesome. I called Daddy right
away to tell him.
You produced the sign for “no”. You were getting into the fireplace. Mommy told you no and September 26, 2003
did the sign for “no” – you Produced it. I was so happy, but still needed you out of the
fireplace : )
You, Daddy and Uncle Bubba were watching TV and a dog came on TV and you pointed at September 27, 2003
it and said “doggie.” Yea for Ben! Your second word besides Mommy, Daddy, Bubba,
Papa.
hair emergency. We had a great time. You did well on the car ride down. A little
fussy on the way back. We were both ready to be home.
You produced the sign for hurt while we were in Austin. You had a boo-boo on your knee September 16, 2003
and pointed to it and did the sign.
You were dancing to your Mozart video and started spinning around. Very cute! Daddy and I September 20, 2003
had never seen you do that before. Oma, Aunt Claudia and Uncle Ray were here visiting.
You were in the living room watching TV, mommy went to the kitchen to get you some juice, September 25, 2003
came back and you were naked. You had taken your diaper off and was sitting in
front of the TV naked.
You love the picture of you and Daddy in the hospital when you were born. I gave the picture September 25, 2003
to you yesterday to look at it, told you who Daddy and the baby was. I said “that’s
Benjamin, that’s you.” And you pointed at the baby in the picture and then pointed back
at yourself. You kept doing it all day (you hung onto the picture).
You said your first real word. Mommy and you were sitting on your lil’ couch looking at a September 25, 2003
picture of you and Daddy when you were born and the cat walked by and you said “cat.”
then you said “kitty cat” and then “kitty kitty.” It was so awesome. I called Daddy right
away to tell him.
You produced the sign for “no”. You were getting into the fireplace. Mommy told you no and September 26, 2003
did the sign for “no” – you Produced it. I was so happy, but still needed you out of the
fireplace : )
You, Daddy and Uncle Bubba were watching TV and a dog came on TV and you pointed at September 27, 2003
it and said “doggie.” Yea for Ben! Your second word besides Mommy, Daddy, Bubba,
Papa.
Sunday, August 31, 2003
Ben's milestones (August 2003)
You have your two bottom molars (left and right) coming in August 1, 2003
We introduced the sign for “thank you” August 1, 2003
You sat up while on your changing table August 3, 2003
You had vegetable soup for the first time August 3, 2003
You produced and taught yourself the sign for “hot” (vegetable soup was too hot) August 3, 2003
You walk so well. You still fall occasionally – but you are doing so good August 4, 2003
When mommy takes you out of your crib after a nap or in the morning, if you have a sippy cup August 5, 2003
in your bed, I throw it out of your bed and then once we’re done changing your diaper
and everything, I carry you into the living room and kick your sippy cup into the living
room so I can put it in the kitchen. Today – I set you down for a second to empty your
diaper genie, turned around and you were kicking it into the kitchen. Your such a smart
boy!
Your second time to ride in the wagon (1st was Mommy & Daddy’s wedding). Aunt Claudia August 5, 2003
came over to watch you (her first time to watch you alone), and she took you for a walk in your
radio flyer red wagon. Mommy brought it out of the garage, put it in your playroom and
now all you want to do is ride in it.
You’ve been sick (runny nose, sneezing, coughing) and your nose has been running constantly. August 7, 2003
Mommy’s been trying to teach you to blow your nose. So today (twice), you were making
blowing noises w/your nose, I gave you the Kleenex and told you to wipe your nose – you
did – and then I told you to blow your nose and you did. Wow – you are getting so smart
so fast!
Mommy was feeding you in your new booster chair and you looked over and saw Gramma and August 7, 2003
Papa’s picture on the refrigerator. You pointed at it, said “ooo ooo” and said “Papa”
“Papa”
Mommy asked where your drink was (I signed drink and spoke it to you) – you went to the August 8, 2003
Coffee table where it was and got it. Good boy!
Mommy changed your diaper today. Our routine is for me to change you on the changing table, August 8, 2003
drop the diaper on the floor next to the genie, put you on the floor, and put the diaper in
genie. I did that this time and when I put you down you grabbed the diaper in one hand,
and tried to open the genie w/the other. I opened it for you and you put the diaper in the
genie and even smashed it down… your so smart!
You produced mommy’s sign for “I love you.” Today mommy was doing her sign for August 8, 2003
“I Love you” to you, and you took your hand (made a fist – that’s how mommy
does the sign) and patted mommy’s chest. Then a little later
we were riding in the car and I did the sign again, and you patted your own chest. I’m not
sure if you know what your doing – but ‘be still my heart.’ I just melted!
Daddy came back from his 8th annual trip to Myrtle, we picked him up at the airport and you August 10, 2003
wouldn’t go to him. You were very standoffish at first. I think Daddy was a little hurt, but
it was just b/c You were out of your element. So the following day, Daddy was holding you,
and you gave him a hug. Daddy cried b/c he was so happy that you did remember him and love
him. And that’s the first time you’ve given anyone a hug on purpose.
You ran some errands w/mommy. We were listening to music and mommy started patting her August 11, 2003
leg to the rhythm of the music. I looked back and you were doing it too. You are really
starting to mock and copy things we do.
Today you were ready for your nap. You did your tired sign, then your milk sign. You followed August 12, 2003
Mommy to the kitchen to get your milk and then walked to your bedroom and stood by
Your bed. Mommy gave you your milk and put you in bed. You amaze me daily! I am
So glad we taught you to sign. It’s been the best thing we’ve done for you.
Today you were in your room playing w/your new shoes. Mommy came in, asked if you August 15, 2003
wanted to put your shoes on. I told you to sit down so we could put them on… you did,
and I did.
Today, Mommy was in the living room and you brought your ‘little swimmers’ diapers to me. I August 15, 2003
sat them down on the floor, and you handed them to me again. I guess you wanted to
play in the ‘doggie pool’ outside. You love to play in the pool and play w/the water
hose.
Today, mommy asked you if you were ready for a nap. I told you I had to get you some milk. August 15, 2003
you walked into your bedroom and tried to crawl into your crib. Everyday – you amaze
me.
Mommy, Daddy and you were out having lunch (L.Trevino’s in Rockwall). You were trying to August 16, 2003
put your finger in your mouth and missed your mouth and hit your nose. Well you pushed
your finger even farther. Mommy pulled your finger out of your nose and you put it back in.
Guess, you’ve found your nose.
Daddy was watching you – mommy was cropping – and Daddy put you down for a nap. You August 16, 2003
were crying so he went in to get you and was amazed at what he had found. You were
butt naked. You took your diaper off and it was under the bed. Guess, we’ve learned to
take our diaper off now too. Hopefully this doesn’t start a trend for you.
We heard you wake up in the early morning. You cried once. Daddy got up to get you some August 17, 2003
milk. He walked in the room, you were standing at the corner of your bed holding
your hand out for the milk. He gave you the milk and you laid down. Very smart boy!
you knew exactly how to get milk and that you were going to get milk.
We introduced the sign for ‘all done’ and you produced it. August 17, 2003
Daddy was doing yard work. You went out to help him. You grabbed Daddy’s hand to walk August 24, 2003
w/him as he was picking up weeds. You made daddy cry. He was so happy.
When you lay on me and I watch TV you grab my face and pull it back to you August 23, 2003
You wiped your hands and face when mommy told you to August 25, 2003
We introduced the sign for “thank you” August 1, 2003
You sat up while on your changing table August 3, 2003
You had vegetable soup for the first time August 3, 2003
You produced and taught yourself the sign for “hot” (vegetable soup was too hot) August 3, 2003
You walk so well. You still fall occasionally – but you are doing so good August 4, 2003
When mommy takes you out of your crib after a nap or in the morning, if you have a sippy cup August 5, 2003
in your bed, I throw it out of your bed and then once we’re done changing your diaper
and everything, I carry you into the living room and kick your sippy cup into the living
room so I can put it in the kitchen. Today – I set you down for a second to empty your
diaper genie, turned around and you were kicking it into the kitchen. Your such a smart
boy!
Your second time to ride in the wagon (1st was Mommy & Daddy’s wedding). Aunt Claudia August 5, 2003
came over to watch you (her first time to watch you alone), and she took you for a walk in your
radio flyer red wagon. Mommy brought it out of the garage, put it in your playroom and
now all you want to do is ride in it.
You’ve been sick (runny nose, sneezing, coughing) and your nose has been running constantly. August 7, 2003
Mommy’s been trying to teach you to blow your nose. So today (twice), you were making
blowing noises w/your nose, I gave you the Kleenex and told you to wipe your nose – you
did – and then I told you to blow your nose and you did. Wow – you are getting so smart
so fast!
Mommy was feeding you in your new booster chair and you looked over and saw Gramma and August 7, 2003
Papa’s picture on the refrigerator. You pointed at it, said “ooo ooo” and said “Papa”
“Papa”
Mommy asked where your drink was (I signed drink and spoke it to you) – you went to the August 8, 2003
Coffee table where it was and got it. Good boy!
Mommy changed your diaper today. Our routine is for me to change you on the changing table, August 8, 2003
drop the diaper on the floor next to the genie, put you on the floor, and put the diaper in
genie. I did that this time and when I put you down you grabbed the diaper in one hand,
and tried to open the genie w/the other. I opened it for you and you put the diaper in the
genie and even smashed it down… your so smart!
You produced mommy’s sign for “I love you.” Today mommy was doing her sign for August 8, 2003
“I Love you” to you, and you took your hand (made a fist – that’s how mommy
does the sign) and patted mommy’s chest. Then a little later
we were riding in the car and I did the sign again, and you patted your own chest. I’m not
sure if you know what your doing – but ‘be still my heart.’ I just melted!
Daddy came back from his 8th annual trip to Myrtle, we picked him up at the airport and you August 10, 2003
wouldn’t go to him. You were very standoffish at first. I think Daddy was a little hurt, but
it was just b/c You were out of your element. So the following day, Daddy was holding you,
and you gave him a hug. Daddy cried b/c he was so happy that you did remember him and love
him. And that’s the first time you’ve given anyone a hug on purpose.
You ran some errands w/mommy. We were listening to music and mommy started patting her August 11, 2003
leg to the rhythm of the music. I looked back and you were doing it too. You are really
starting to mock and copy things we do.
Today you were ready for your nap. You did your tired sign, then your milk sign. You followed August 12, 2003
Mommy to the kitchen to get your milk and then walked to your bedroom and stood by
Your bed. Mommy gave you your milk and put you in bed. You amaze me daily! I am
So glad we taught you to sign. It’s been the best thing we’ve done for you.
Today you were in your room playing w/your new shoes. Mommy came in, asked if you August 15, 2003
wanted to put your shoes on. I told you to sit down so we could put them on… you did,
and I did.
Today, Mommy was in the living room and you brought your ‘little swimmers’ diapers to me. I August 15, 2003
sat them down on the floor, and you handed them to me again. I guess you wanted to
play in the ‘doggie pool’ outside. You love to play in the pool and play w/the water
hose.
Today, mommy asked you if you were ready for a nap. I told you I had to get you some milk. August 15, 2003
you walked into your bedroom and tried to crawl into your crib. Everyday – you amaze
me.
Mommy, Daddy and you were out having lunch (L.Trevino’s in Rockwall). You were trying to August 16, 2003
put your finger in your mouth and missed your mouth and hit your nose. Well you pushed
your finger even farther. Mommy pulled your finger out of your nose and you put it back in.
Guess, you’ve found your nose.
Daddy was watching you – mommy was cropping – and Daddy put you down for a nap. You August 16, 2003
were crying so he went in to get you and was amazed at what he had found. You were
butt naked. You took your diaper off and it was under the bed. Guess, we’ve learned to
take our diaper off now too. Hopefully this doesn’t start a trend for you.
We heard you wake up in the early morning. You cried once. Daddy got up to get you some August 17, 2003
milk. He walked in the room, you were standing at the corner of your bed holding
your hand out for the milk. He gave you the milk and you laid down. Very smart boy!
you knew exactly how to get milk and that you were going to get milk.
We introduced the sign for ‘all done’ and you produced it. August 17, 2003
Daddy was doing yard work. You went out to help him. You grabbed Daddy’s hand to walk August 24, 2003
w/him as he was picking up weeds. You made daddy cry. He was so happy.
When you lay on me and I watch TV you grab my face and pull it back to you August 23, 2003
You wiped your hands and face when mommy told you to August 25, 2003
Thursday, July 31, 2003
Ben's milestones (July 2003)
You learned and produced the sign for hear (which you taught to yourself) July 1, 2003
When the dogs bark you put your finger to your ear (you hear them) and you mock them July 1, 2003
You learned to go backwards down stairs and off the couch (at Dena’s)
You learned to pull down the handle on your see-n-say July 3, 2003
You are taking 3 steps. Good for you! You are such a big boy. July 3, 2003
You learned to put your toys back in your basket, mommy’s brushes back in her basket July 6, 2003
You were in mommy & daddy’s bathroom and you pulled the trash can over to the drawer and July 7, 2003
used it to stand on so you could get in the drawer. Wow, your early for all this : )
You learned to turn the pages in your Baby Faces book July 8, 2003
Wow, you are walking so well. You can walk half the length of the couch now. Yea! July 8, 2003
You learned to put the blocks back in the holes in the wiggle worm Aunt Claudia gave you July 9, 2003
You walked half way across the living room. Woo hooo! Yea for Ben! Almost there! July 10, 2003
You fed yourself pudding w/a spoon
Mommy & Ben’s first weekend a part : ( July 18-20, 2003
Mommy went to Austin w/her friend, Miesa, to have some girl time. I was so sad w/o
You and Daddy. One day is too long to be away from my boys.
You’re walking… almost w/o falling – your just about there. July 21, 2003
Last day for your bottle July 21, 2003
Your playing peek-a-boo behind Mommy & daddy July 22, 2003
First time to drink chocolate milk (you loved it) July 24, 2003
Today your walking – your almost there. Keep up the good work! July 27, 2003
Mommy introduced her sign for “I love you” July 29, 2003
First pair of ‘real’ walking shoes (stride rite tennis shoes) July 30, 2003
You produced the sign for ‘more’ – Yea! July 31, 2003
We introduced the sign for “drink” July 31, 2003
When the dogs bark you put your finger to your ear (you hear them) and you mock them July 1, 2003
You learned to go backwards down stairs and off the couch (at Dena’s)
You learned to pull down the handle on your see-n-say July 3, 2003
You are taking 3 steps. Good for you! You are such a big boy. July 3, 2003
You learned to put your toys back in your basket, mommy’s brushes back in her basket July 6, 2003
You were in mommy & daddy’s bathroom and you pulled the trash can over to the drawer and July 7, 2003
used it to stand on so you could get in the drawer. Wow, your early for all this : )
You learned to turn the pages in your Baby Faces book July 8, 2003
Wow, you are walking so well. You can walk half the length of the couch now. Yea! July 8, 2003
You learned to put the blocks back in the holes in the wiggle worm Aunt Claudia gave you July 9, 2003
You walked half way across the living room. Woo hooo! Yea for Ben! Almost there! July 10, 2003
You fed yourself pudding w/a spoon
Mommy & Ben’s first weekend a part : ( July 18-20, 2003
Mommy went to Austin w/her friend, Miesa, to have some girl time. I was so sad w/o
You and Daddy. One day is too long to be away from my boys.
You’re walking… almost w/o falling – your just about there. July 21, 2003
Last day for your bottle July 21, 2003
Your playing peek-a-boo behind Mommy & daddy July 22, 2003
First time to drink chocolate milk (you loved it) July 24, 2003
Today your walking – your almost there. Keep up the good work! July 27, 2003
Mommy introduced her sign for “I love you” July 29, 2003
First pair of ‘real’ walking shoes (stride rite tennis shoes) July 30, 2003
You produced the sign for ‘more’ – Yea! July 31, 2003
We introduced the sign for “drink” July 31, 2003
Monday, June 30, 2003
Ben's milestones (June 2003)
Daddy introduced his sign for “bed/tired” June 1, 2003
You said ‘dada’ (finally : ) and Daddy knew it was just for him June 3, 2003
You had orange juice for the first time in your sippy cup June 4, 2003
You had your first haircut today – by Michi. You don’t have much hair, but she trimmed the June 4, 2003
Sides above your ears. You did great! Your such a good boy.
First time to get into a swimming pool. You got in Michi’s pool in a float. You loved it. June 9, 2003
You said “Papa” when Grandpa was in the hospital June 13, 2003
You produced Daddy’s made up sign for “bed/tired” June 13, 2003
You’re a year old! You’ve grown so much. We’re so proud of you! June 20, 2003
Your birthday party at 1:00 p.m. June 21, 2003
You learned to turn on the cars (police and ambulance) that you got for your birthday June 24, 2003
Your drank whole milk for the first time (no more formula) June 29, 2003
Your first ‘Wilson’ family reunion June 29, 2003
You produced the sign for ‘eat’ June 29, 2003
You figured out how to open the stove (time to put locks on it) June 29, 2003
You are refusing most baby food and can only be fed by a spoon at breakfast June 29, 2003
You learned to turn on Daddy’s big yellow flashlight June 29, 2003
You learned to ‘mock’ the dogs when they bark June 29, 2003
You learned to turn on the flashlight that Uncle Bubba gave you for your birthday June 30, 2003
You said ‘dada’ (finally : ) and Daddy knew it was just for him June 3, 2003
You had orange juice for the first time in your sippy cup June 4, 2003
You had your first haircut today – by Michi. You don’t have much hair, but she trimmed the June 4, 2003
Sides above your ears. You did great! Your such a good boy.
First time to get into a swimming pool. You got in Michi’s pool in a float. You loved it. June 9, 2003
You said “Papa” when Grandpa was in the hospital June 13, 2003
You produced Daddy’s made up sign for “bed/tired” June 13, 2003
You’re a year old! You’ve grown so much. We’re so proud of you! June 20, 2003
Your birthday party at 1:00 p.m. June 21, 2003
You learned to turn on the cars (police and ambulance) that you got for your birthday June 24, 2003
Your drank whole milk for the first time (no more formula) June 29, 2003
Your first ‘Wilson’ family reunion June 29, 2003
You produced the sign for ‘eat’ June 29, 2003
You figured out how to open the stove (time to put locks on it) June 29, 2003
You are refusing most baby food and can only be fed by a spoon at breakfast June 29, 2003
You learned to turn on Daddy’s big yellow flashlight June 29, 2003
You learned to ‘mock’ the dogs when they bark June 29, 2003
You learned to turn on the flashlight that Uncle Bubba gave you for your birthday June 30, 2003
Saturday, May 31, 2003
Ben's milestones (May 2003)
Your first ear infection (right ear) – Dr. Betty was amazed that you hadn’t had one before now May 2, 2003
You started choking and scared mommy at Wal-mart (mommy thinks it was a leaf) May 9, 2003
You learned to open the kitchen drawers May 10, 2003
You tried to open the door knob to Mommy & Daddy’s closet. You now know that’s May 10, 2003
the way to get in
Uncle Bubba watched you while Mommy & Daddy went out and had a nice dinner alone! : ) May 10, 2003
Our First Mother’s Day together (you & daddy gave me a pearl ring) Thank you! May 11, 2003
We went to Mother’s Day lunch w/Grandma, Grandpa & Uncle Christopher (Pancho’s) May 11, 2003
and Mommy & Daddy tried to get you from Grandma and you wanted Grandma
to hold you, not us. Very sweet for Grandma, but sad for us
You held your play cell phone to your ear and talked into it as if you were carrying on a May 12, 2003
perfect conversation
Your playing peek-a-boo, by pulling the covers over your own head – yea! May 16, 2003
Daddy asked you to get your highchair so he could feed you, you crawled over to it, turned May 23, 2003
around, looked at him and pointed at him for him to get it (first time you pointed)
2nd try at the Ferber method – 1st night. Mommy had to leave again May 23, 2003
Tough on daddy (mommy had to stay somewhere else – can’t handle your crying,
it breaks mommy’s heart). Your such a good boy – you did great
You gave mommy a kiss on your own w/o mommy asking – open mouth, lots of slober : ) May 24, 2003
2nd night of Ferber method – you cried for about 30 minutes – it was tough May 24, 2003
3rd night of Ferber method – you cried for about 20 minutes – it was still tough, but better May 25, 2003
4th night of Ferber method – you cried for 5 minutes – awesome, awesome baby! May 26, 2003
When we say ‘hello’ you hold whatever is in your hand at the time up to your ear and talk to it May 27, 2003
It’s your telephone – very, very cute. Your so smart!
5th night of Ferber method – a little rougher, you’ve got a cold – so it was harder on you May 27, 2003
You gave daddy a kiss all by yourself May 29, 2003
7th night of Ferber method – daddy put you to bed and you cried so much you threw up May 29, 2003
all over yourself and your bed – very sad. We let you sleep w/us.
You learned to stand on your knees – your so cute! May 30, 2003
8th night of Ferber method – your back in your bed – doing great! Good for you! May 30, 2003
You ate your first bug – yuck! A June Bug … yucky! May 31, 2003
You drank from your sippy cup w/the spill proof nozel in it – yea – no more water everywhere J May 31, 2003
Today we were at El Chico having lunch, daddy stuck his spoon to his nose, gave it to you May 31, 2003
and you tried to stick it to your nose – your so smart!
You started choking and scared mommy at Wal-mart (mommy thinks it was a leaf) May 9, 2003
You learned to open the kitchen drawers May 10, 2003
You tried to open the door knob to Mommy & Daddy’s closet. You now know that’s May 10, 2003
the way to get in
Uncle Bubba watched you while Mommy & Daddy went out and had a nice dinner alone! : ) May 10, 2003
Our First Mother’s Day together (you & daddy gave me a pearl ring) Thank you! May 11, 2003
We went to Mother’s Day lunch w/Grandma, Grandpa & Uncle Christopher (Pancho’s) May 11, 2003
and Mommy & Daddy tried to get you from Grandma and you wanted Grandma
to hold you, not us. Very sweet for Grandma, but sad for us
You held your play cell phone to your ear and talked into it as if you were carrying on a May 12, 2003
perfect conversation
Your playing peek-a-boo, by pulling the covers over your own head – yea! May 16, 2003
Daddy asked you to get your highchair so he could feed you, you crawled over to it, turned May 23, 2003
around, looked at him and pointed at him for him to get it (first time you pointed)
2nd try at the Ferber method – 1st night. Mommy had to leave again May 23, 2003
Tough on daddy (mommy had to stay somewhere else – can’t handle your crying,
it breaks mommy’s heart). Your such a good boy – you did great
You gave mommy a kiss on your own w/o mommy asking – open mouth, lots of slober : ) May 24, 2003
2nd night of Ferber method – you cried for about 30 minutes – it was tough May 24, 2003
3rd night of Ferber method – you cried for about 20 minutes – it was still tough, but better May 25, 2003
4th night of Ferber method – you cried for 5 minutes – awesome, awesome baby! May 26, 2003
When we say ‘hello’ you hold whatever is in your hand at the time up to your ear and talk to it May 27, 2003
It’s your telephone – very, very cute. Your so smart!
5th night of Ferber method – a little rougher, you’ve got a cold – so it was harder on you May 27, 2003
You gave daddy a kiss all by yourself May 29, 2003
7th night of Ferber method – daddy put you to bed and you cried so much you threw up May 29, 2003
all over yourself and your bed – very sad. We let you sleep w/us.
You learned to stand on your knees – your so cute! May 30, 2003
8th night of Ferber method – your back in your bed – doing great! Good for you! May 30, 2003
You ate your first bug – yuck! A June Bug … yucky! May 31, 2003
You drank from your sippy cup w/the spill proof nozel in it – yea – no more water everywhere J May 31, 2003
Today we were at El Chico having lunch, daddy stuck his spoon to his nose, gave it to you May 31, 2003
and you tried to stick it to your nose – your so smart!
Ben's milestones (May 2003)
Your first ear infection (right ear) – Dr. Betty was amazed that you hadn’t had one before now May 2, 2003
You started choking and scared mommy at Wal-mart (mommy thinks it was a leaf) May 9, 2003
You learned to open the kitchen drawers May 10, 2003
You tried to open the door knob to Mommy & Daddy’s closet. You now know that’s May 10, 2003
the way to get in
Uncle Bubba watched you while Mommy & Daddy went out and had a nice dinner alone! : ) May 10, 2003
Our First Mother’s Day together (you & daddy gave me a pearl ring) Thank you! May 11, 2003
We went to Mother’s Day lunch w/Grandma, Grandpa & Uncle Christopher (Pancho’s) May 11, 2003
and Mommy & Daddy tried to get you from Grandma and you wanted Grandma
to hold you, not us. Very sweet for Grandma, but sad for us
You held your play cell phone to your ear and talked into it as if you were carrying on a May 12, 2003
perfect conversation
Your playing peek-a-boo, by pulling the covers over your own head – yea! May 16, 2003
Daddy asked you to get your highchair so he could feed you, you crawled over to it, turned May 23, 2003
around, looked at him and pointed at him for him to get it (first time you pointed)
2nd try at the Ferber method – 1st night. Mommy had to leave again May 23, 2003
Tough on daddy (mommy had to stay somewhere else – can’t handle your crying,
it breaks mommy’s heart). Your such a good boy – you did great
You gave mommy a kiss on your own w/o mommy asking – open mouth, lots of slober : ) May 24, 2003
2nd night of Ferber method – you cried for about 30 minutes – it was tough May 24, 2003
3rd night of Ferber method – you cried for about 20 minutes – it was still tough, but better May 25, 2003
4th night of Ferber method – you cried for 5 minutes – awesome, awesome baby! May 26, 2003
When we say ‘hello’ you hold whatever is in your hand at the time up to your ear and talk to it May 27, 2003
It’s your telephone – very, very cute. Your so smart!
5th night of Ferber method – a little rougher, you’ve got a cold – so it was harder on you May 27, 2003
You gave daddy a kiss all by yourself May 29, 2003
7th night of Ferber method – daddy put you to bed and you cried so much you threw up May 29, 2003
all over yourself and your bed – very sad. We let you sleep w/us.
You learned to stand on your knees – your so cute! May 30, 2003
8th night of Ferber method – your back in your bed – doing great! Good for you! May 30, 2003
You ate your first bug – yuck! A June Bug … yucky! May 31, 2003
You drank from your sippy cup w/the spill proof nozel in it – yea – no more water everywhere J May 31, 2003
Today we were at El Chico having lunch, daddy stuck his spoon to his nose, gave it to you May 31, 2003
and you tried to stick it to your nose – your so smart!
You started choking and scared mommy at Wal-mart (mommy thinks it was a leaf) May 9, 2003
You learned to open the kitchen drawers May 10, 2003
You tried to open the door knob to Mommy & Daddy’s closet. You now know that’s May 10, 2003
the way to get in
Uncle Bubba watched you while Mommy & Daddy went out and had a nice dinner alone! : ) May 10, 2003
Our First Mother’s Day together (you & daddy gave me a pearl ring) Thank you! May 11, 2003
We went to Mother’s Day lunch w/Grandma, Grandpa & Uncle Christopher (Pancho’s) May 11, 2003
and Mommy & Daddy tried to get you from Grandma and you wanted Grandma
to hold you, not us. Very sweet for Grandma, but sad for us
You held your play cell phone to your ear and talked into it as if you were carrying on a May 12, 2003
perfect conversation
Your playing peek-a-boo, by pulling the covers over your own head – yea! May 16, 2003
Daddy asked you to get your highchair so he could feed you, you crawled over to it, turned May 23, 2003
around, looked at him and pointed at him for him to get it (first time you pointed)
2nd try at the Ferber method – 1st night. Mommy had to leave again May 23, 2003
Tough on daddy (mommy had to stay somewhere else – can’t handle your crying,
it breaks mommy’s heart). Your such a good boy – you did great
You gave mommy a kiss on your own w/o mommy asking – open mouth, lots of slober : ) May 24, 2003
2nd night of Ferber method – you cried for about 30 minutes – it was tough May 24, 2003
3rd night of Ferber method – you cried for about 20 minutes – it was still tough, but better May 25, 2003
4th night of Ferber method – you cried for 5 minutes – awesome, awesome baby! May 26, 2003
When we say ‘hello’ you hold whatever is in your hand at the time up to your ear and talk to it May 27, 2003
It’s your telephone – very, very cute. Your so smart!
5th night of Ferber method – a little rougher, you’ve got a cold – so it was harder on you May 27, 2003
You gave daddy a kiss all by yourself May 29, 2003
7th night of Ferber method – daddy put you to bed and you cried so much you threw up May 29, 2003
all over yourself and your bed – very sad. We let you sleep w/us.
You learned to stand on your knees – your so cute! May 30, 2003
8th night of Ferber method – your back in your bed – doing great! Good for you! May 30, 2003
You ate your first bug – yuck! A June Bug … yucky! May 31, 2003
You drank from your sippy cup w/the spill proof nozel in it – yea – no more water everywhere J May 31, 2003
Today we were at El Chico having lunch, daddy stuck his spoon to his nose, gave it to you May 31, 2003
and you tried to stick it to your nose – your so smart!
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
Ben's milestones (April 2003)
Your crawling (YEA!) April 1, 2003
First night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 4, 2003
Second night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did good until a bad storm woke you (you slept w/us) April 5, 2003
Third night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 6, 2003
Fourth night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 7, 2003
You said “Bubba” for “Uncle Bubba” April 7, 2003
Fifth night of ‘Ferber’ method – not so good (woke up at 1am, slept w/mommy on couch) April 8, 2003
You met the Easter Bunny and were frightened
You pulled up in your crib to your feet (Yea!) April 8, 2003
You traveled around the coffee table on your feet April 17, 2003
You said “wow” April 17, 2003
You were standing, let go of the TV stand, and you stood alone for a second April 18, 2003
You said “Mama” and I knew you meant it just for me (your so sweet) April 20, 2003
Your first Easter (we went to church and then had lunch at our house w/your mommy and daddy, April 20, 2003
Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Bubba, Aunt Claudia and Uncle Ray)
You learned to open the bathroom cabinet April 20, 2003
You scratched mommy below her eye and when I said “ouh” you said “Momma Ouh” April 21, 2003
Your eating table food (finger foods) and enjoying it April 23, 2003
First night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 4, 2003
Second night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did good until a bad storm woke you (you slept w/us) April 5, 2003
Third night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 6, 2003
Fourth night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 7, 2003
You said “Bubba” for “Uncle Bubba” April 7, 2003
Fifth night of ‘Ferber’ method – not so good (woke up at 1am, slept w/mommy on couch) April 8, 2003
You met the Easter Bunny and were frightened
You pulled up in your crib to your feet (Yea!) April 8, 2003
You traveled around the coffee table on your feet April 17, 2003
You said “wow” April 17, 2003
You were standing, let go of the TV stand, and you stood alone for a second April 18, 2003
You said “Mama” and I knew you meant it just for me (your so sweet) April 20, 2003
Your first Easter (we went to church and then had lunch at our house w/your mommy and daddy, April 20, 2003
Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Bubba, Aunt Claudia and Uncle Ray)
You learned to open the bathroom cabinet April 20, 2003
You scratched mommy below her eye and when I said “ouh” you said “Momma Ouh” April 21, 2003
Your eating table food (finger foods) and enjoying it April 23, 2003
Ben's milestones (April 2003)
Your crawling (YEA!) April 1, 2003
First night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 4, 2003
Second night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did good until a bad storm woke you (you slept w/us) April 5, 2003
Third night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 6, 2003
Fourth night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 7, 2003
You said “Bubba” for “Uncle Bubba” April 7, 2003
Fifth night of ‘Ferber’ method – not so good (woke up at 1am, slept w/mommy on couch) April 8, 2003
You met the Easter Bunny and were frightened
You pulled up in your crib to your feet (Yea!) April 8, 2003
You traveled around the coffee table on your feet April 17, 2003
You said “wow” April 17, 2003
You were standing, let go of the TV stand, and you stood alone for a second April 18, 2003
You said “Mama” and I knew you meant it just for me (your so sweet) April 20, 2003
Your first Easter (we went to church and then had lunch at our house w/your mommy and daddy, April 20, 2003
Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Bubba, Aunt Claudia and Uncle Ray)
You learned to open the bathroom cabinet April 20, 2003
You scratched mommy below her eye and when I said “ouh” you said “Momma Ouh” April 21, 2003
Your eating table food (finger foods) and enjoying it April 23, 2003
First night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 4, 2003
Second night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did good until a bad storm woke you (you slept w/us) April 5, 2003
Third night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 6, 2003
Fourth night of ‘Ferber’ method – you did great (slept in your bed) April 7, 2003
You said “Bubba” for “Uncle Bubba” April 7, 2003
Fifth night of ‘Ferber’ method – not so good (woke up at 1am, slept w/mommy on couch) April 8, 2003
You met the Easter Bunny and were frightened
You pulled up in your crib to your feet (Yea!) April 8, 2003
You traveled around the coffee table on your feet April 17, 2003
You said “wow” April 17, 2003
You were standing, let go of the TV stand, and you stood alone for a second April 18, 2003
You said “Mama” and I knew you meant it just for me (your so sweet) April 20, 2003
Your first Easter (we went to church and then had lunch at our house w/your mommy and daddy, April 20, 2003
Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Bubba, Aunt Claudia and Uncle Ray)
You learned to open the bathroom cabinet April 20, 2003
You scratched mommy below her eye and when I said “ouh” you said “Momma Ouh” April 21, 2003
Your eating table food (finger foods) and enjoying it April 23, 2003
Monday, March 31, 2003
Ben's milestones (March 2003)
You went from sitting up down to your hand/knees from your left side March 4, 2003
You ate Barley cereal for the first time March 5, 2003
You ate strawberry Cheerios (cut into fours) you can’t pinch them to pick them up yet - soon : ) March 5, 2003
You threw up tonight after mommy fed you Barley cereal : ( March 6, 2003
You took a bath in your blow up duck tub
You were sick all day – throwing up and diarrhea March 9, 2003
You clapped your hands for daddy and then for mommy (on purpose) March 9, 2003
You went to the ER at Children’s b/c you were sick and needed fluids by IV : ( March 10, 2003
You drank from a grown-up cup March 11, 2003
You were on your hands and knees and went to a sitting position March 18, 2003
You fell out of mommy & daddy’s bed … AGAIN March 20, 2003
You produced the sign for milk (YEA!) March 20, 2003
You learned to dance (to Daddy’s horrible music : ) March 21, 2003
You took your first crawling steps (YEA!) March 22, 2003
You learned to crinkle and snort w/your nose March 24, 2003
You pulled up to the coffee table (but on your knees) – almost there! March 27, 2003
Mommy felt your two front bottom teeth coming in March 28, 2003
You used your pincher skills to pick up lint on the floor March 28, 2003
You’re getting all around – almost into a full crawl. It won’t be long now. March 28, 2003
You learned to play w/the door stop March 28, 2003
You ate Barley cereal for the first time March 5, 2003
You ate strawberry Cheerios (cut into fours) you can’t pinch them to pick them up yet - soon : ) March 5, 2003
You threw up tonight after mommy fed you Barley cereal : ( March 6, 2003
You took a bath in your blow up duck tub
You were sick all day – throwing up and diarrhea March 9, 2003
You clapped your hands for daddy and then for mommy (on purpose) March 9, 2003
You went to the ER at Children’s b/c you were sick and needed fluids by IV : ( March 10, 2003
You drank from a grown-up cup March 11, 2003
You were on your hands and knees and went to a sitting position March 18, 2003
You fell out of mommy & daddy’s bed … AGAIN March 20, 2003
You produced the sign for milk (YEA!) March 20, 2003
You learned to dance (to Daddy’s horrible music : ) March 21, 2003
You took your first crawling steps (YEA!) March 22, 2003
You learned to crinkle and snort w/your nose March 24, 2003
You pulled up to the coffee table (but on your knees) – almost there! March 27, 2003
Mommy felt your two front bottom teeth coming in March 28, 2003
You used your pincher skills to pick up lint on the floor March 28, 2003
You’re getting all around – almost into a full crawl. It won’t be long now. March 28, 2003
You learned to play w/the door stop March 28, 2003
Friday, February 28, 2003
Ben's milestones (February 2003)
You got up on your hand and knees and starting rocking back and forth (trying to crawl) February 7, 2003
You tried macaroni n cheese at Black Eyed Pea (spit it out) February 6, 2003
Your first time to play in your pack-n-play February 9, 2003
You stuck your foot in your mouth (on purpose) February 9, 2003
You pulled your moon/bear mobile string by yourself while lying in your crib February 18, 2003
Mommy & Daddy dedicated you to God in front of the church (Pure Heart Fellowship) February 23, 2003
(Lots of people watched you be dedicated and were over for lunch afterwards: Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa, Oma, Aunt Claudia, Uncle Ray, Uncle Bubba, Aunt Marnie, Aunt Gracie, Ashley, Drew, Mommy’s friends: Miesa and David, Uncle Bubba’s family: Larry, Cheryl, Johnathan and Jennifer).
Mommy sat on the floor and rolled the ball back and forth w/you. You rolled it back to me February 24, 2003
Mommy felt your top tooth coming in (center – right) February 25, 2003
Mommy felt your top tooth next to the center one coming in February 25, 2003
Mommy felt your top tooth coming in (center –left) February 25, 2003
Mommy felt your top tooth coming in (top, right of center) February 25, 2003
Mommy & Daddy started teaching you sign language (more, eat, milk, cat, book) February 26, 2003
You slept on your stomach last night (on purpose) February 26, 2003You waved hello and goodbye to a baby in Baby Gap in TE Mall (on purpose) February 28, 2003
You tried macaroni n cheese at Black Eyed Pea (spit it out) February 6, 2003
Your first time to play in your pack-n-play February 9, 2003
You stuck your foot in your mouth (on purpose) February 9, 2003
You pulled your moon/bear mobile string by yourself while lying in your crib February 18, 2003
Mommy & Daddy dedicated you to God in front of the church (Pure Heart Fellowship) February 23, 2003
(Lots of people watched you be dedicated and were over for lunch afterwards: Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa, Oma, Aunt Claudia, Uncle Ray, Uncle Bubba, Aunt Marnie, Aunt Gracie, Ashley, Drew, Mommy’s friends: Miesa and David, Uncle Bubba’s family: Larry, Cheryl, Johnathan and Jennifer).
Mommy sat on the floor and rolled the ball back and forth w/you. You rolled it back to me February 24, 2003
Mommy felt your top tooth coming in (center – right) February 25, 2003
Mommy felt your top tooth next to the center one coming in February 25, 2003
Mommy felt your top tooth coming in (center –left) February 25, 2003
Mommy felt your top tooth coming in (top, right of center) February 25, 2003
Mommy & Daddy started teaching you sign language (more, eat, milk, cat, book) February 26, 2003
You slept on your stomach last night (on purpose) February 26, 2003You waved hello and goodbye to a baby in Baby Gap in TE Mall (on purpose) February 28, 2003
Friday, January 31, 2003
Ben's milestones (January 2003)
January 10, 2003 You met your great grandmother Bernice Wilson for the first time. She came here for mommy & Daddy’s wedding and you just loved her. She loved you so much and you were so comfortable with her.
January 11, 2003 You were the ring bearer in mommy & daddy’s wedding
January 12, 2003 Your first snow -Oma was watching you while mommy & daddy honeymooned : )
January 13, 2003 You first time to sit in a restaurant high-chair (Chili’s in Mesquite)
January 13, 2003 You sit up by yourself in your high-chair while Daddy was feeding you
January 14, 2003 You grabbed your woo-woo for the first time
January 20, 2003 You rolled over (back to stomach) for mommy for the first time
January 22, 2003 Daddy saw you roll over (back to stomach) for the first time
January 25, 2003 You rolled from your back to stomach and from your stomach to your back
January 29, 2003 You had unsweet ice tea in your bottle at TownEast Mall w/mommy
January 30, 2003 You had (and loved) some of mommy’s strawberry/banana smoothie at the mall
January 30, 2003 You sat in the shopping cart baby seat at Wal-Mart for the first time
January 31, 2003 You fell out of mommy & daddy’s bed in the middle of the night : )
January 11, 2003 You were the ring bearer in mommy & daddy’s wedding
January 12, 2003 Your first snow -Oma was watching you while mommy & daddy honeymooned : )
January 13, 2003 You first time to sit in a restaurant high-chair (Chili’s in Mesquite)
January 13, 2003 You sit up by yourself in your high-chair while Daddy was feeding you
January 14, 2003 You grabbed your woo-woo for the first time
January 20, 2003 You rolled over (back to stomach) for mommy for the first time
January 22, 2003 Daddy saw you roll over (back to stomach) for the first time
January 25, 2003 You rolled from your back to stomach and from your stomach to your back
January 29, 2003 You had unsweet ice tea in your bottle at TownEast Mall w/mommy
January 30, 2003 You had (and loved) some of mommy’s strawberry/banana smoothie at the mall
January 30, 2003 You sat in the shopping cart baby seat at Wal-Mart for the first time
January 31, 2003 You fell out of mommy & daddy’s bed in the middle of the night : )
Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Ben's milestones (December 2002)
December 6, 2002 You started using your tongue to talk
December 16, 2002 You started Stage 2 baby food (Chicken Vegetable Dinner)
December 21, 2002 You tried Aunt Claudia’s mashed potatoes (didn’t like them)
December 23, 2002 You rode in Daddy’s truck for the 1st time w/Daddy (it’s Daddy’s birthday)
December 23, 2002 You fed yourself w/your bottle, holding it all alone
December 23, 2002 You rolled onto your right side by yourself
December 25, 2002 You drank from an apple juice bottle (w/a nipple) (see picture)
December 16, 2002 You started Stage 2 baby food (Chicken Vegetable Dinner)
December 21, 2002 You tried Aunt Claudia’s mashed potatoes (didn’t like them)
December 23, 2002 You rode in Daddy’s truck for the 1st time w/Daddy (it’s Daddy’s birthday)
December 23, 2002 You fed yourself w/your bottle, holding it all alone
December 23, 2002 You rolled onto your right side by yourself
December 25, 2002 You drank from an apple juice bottle (w/a nipple) (see picture)
Saturday, November 30, 2002
Ben's milestones (November 2002)
November 5, 2002 You started stage 1 baby foods (Green beans)
November 5, 2002 Mommy felt your very first tooth coming in (lower, front and center)
November 7, 2002 You learned to chew on teething ring
November 12, 2002 Your 2nd tooth came in (lower, front)
November 5, 2002 Mommy felt your very first tooth coming in (lower, front and center)
November 7, 2002 You learned to chew on teething ring
November 12, 2002 Your 2nd tooth came in (lower, front)
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